Lee A. Hofer, MD, FACS
Thomas M. Harvey, MD

TLC Laser Eye Centers of Eau Claire offers conventional, Custom and Bladeless LASIK. Conventional LASIK is the most common type of laser vision correction and has proven to be extremely effective for the correction of conventional vision errors.

Custom LASIK utilizes wavefront-guided technology and is selected by many patients to correct their vision. The curvature of the eye is unique for each patient and is like an eye fingerprint. During Custom LASIK, a precise measure of the eye fingerprint is made and an individualized laser beam is created to correct each eye.

TLC Eau Claire is the one of the few centers in Wisconsin to offer Bladeless LASIK, in which a computer-guided laser is used to create the corneal flap. Bladeless LASIK eliminates the handheld microkeratome, for a 100% blade-free LASIK experience. Drs. Hofer and Harvey, and the TLC Laser Eye Center staff meticulously evaluate each patient to determine the best option for laser vision correction surgery.

To determine if you are a candidate to eliminate your dependence on glasses or contact lenses, contact TLC Laser Eye Centers – Eau Claire at (866) 326-2010 to schedule a free LASIK evaluation, or book online at www.TLCVision.com.

More About The TLC Laser Eye Centers of Eau Claire Eye Doctors

Lee A. Hofer, MD, FACS, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Medical Director of TLC Laser Eye Centers in Eau Claire. Dr. Hofer has performed more than 9,000 LASIK procedures making him one of the most experienced surgeons in the area. He began performing LASIK in Eau Claire in January 1999 at HealthSouth Oak Leaf Surgery Center. In July 2002 he founded Eau Claire LASIK, the first laser refractive surgery clinic in west central Wisconsin, now known as TLC Laser Eye Centers.

Dr. Hofer received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and his medical degree from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. He completed his medical internship at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis and his ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology. He received advanced training and earned certification in laser refractive surgery while studying with two renowned refractive surgeons, Drs. Charles Casebeer and Lanny Hale.

Dr. Hofer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons. He is affiliated with several prominent organizations, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and other national and state medical societies.

Thomas M. Harvey, MD, is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has helped hundreds of patients reduce or eliminate their dependency on glasses and contact lenses. He specializes in laser vision correction, phakic lens implantation, incisional astigmatism reduction and refractive lens surgeries. Dr. Harvey earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was selected as Chief Resident, and received specialty training in cornea, anterior segment and refractive surgery at the renowned Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Dr. Harvey has volunteered his time and surgical talents numerous times as a member of missionary surgical teams. He is affiliated with several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Medical Association, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the State Medical Society of Wisconsin.